Medal
19th century (made)
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This is a gilt electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. The obverse of this medal represents a crown and laurel branches, with the words "Prize Medal for the best shot in the 52nd Regt." The reverse shows the inscription "Presented by Genl Sir Stamford Whittingham, K. C. B., K. C. H., West Indies, 1837." This medal has a ring and ribbon.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Gilt electrotype copy |
Brief description | Medal, electrotype for marksmanship, 52nd Regiment, West Indies, 1837, 19th century electrotype copy. |
Physical description | Obv., a crown and laurel branches, with the words. Rev., an inscription. Ring and ribbon. |
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Credit line | Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming |
Object history | Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E., Surgeon-Major 4th R.I.D. Guards. |
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Summary | This is a gilt electrotype medal made in the 19th century, in England. The obverse of this medal represents a crown and laurel branches, with the words "Prize Medal for the best shot in the 52nd Regt." The reverse shows the inscription "Presented by Genl Sir Stamford Whittingham, K. C. B., K. C. H., West Indies, 1837." This medal has a ring and ribbon. |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1877, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London : Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O. p. 137. |
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Accession number | 1630-1877 |
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Record created | November 6, 2008 |
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